Truck Driver Skills: Shifting an 18 Speed: How to Skip Gears

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10 жыл бұрын

Shifting an 18 speed. This video gives a demonstration of how to shift an 18 speed big truck, along with a bit of advice to help a new driver. How to skip gears, when going through all the gears, isn't necessary, depending upon the situation.
Best advice for smooth shifting? It takes loads of practice. This demonstration features a 35+ year driver, with a 2004 Peterbilt 379, with a 475 Cat engine.
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@FortyTwoAnswerToEverything 9 жыл бұрын

I've got some decent headphones on and I am admiring the low rumble of that diesel engine with each shift.

@Grandmaster-Kush 2 жыл бұрын

We're learning these 18 shifters at driving school, aswell as wheel loaders, proper cargo securing and all types of forklifts, only 3 weeks in and loving it so far!

@Arcamean 8 жыл бұрын

I've only just started my CDL training so I'm still deep in the book for another week with plans to get my instructional permit on Friday. That said I enjoy these videos, it's both calming and educational to watch you since you and my instructor are both very much a like in mannerisms.

@torquesteer4594 6 жыл бұрын

I drove a much smaller truck last winter but it had the exact same shift pattern as this. It was a 18 speed kenworth flatbed.. and like it is said in the video a few times you really don't need all the gears. I typically kept the truck in the "high" half of each gear and always started in 3rd because I simply never carried enough weight to go lower. basically with an 18 speed you have 8 speeds that are split into HI and LO on each + a full low which also has a HI and LO. At first shifting this truck was very confusing but after a few weeks of practice it became quite easy and extremely fun to drive around, even in the city. This video makes me miss my truck driving days!

@canvids1 8 жыл бұрын

I drove 13 speeds for many years. When I first started I took my Dad with me for a run. after awhile he got in the driver's seat and showed me how to drive without using the clutch. After that and all my 30 years of driving I never used the clutch only for first and reverse. you listen to the motor and you get used to your speed it all blends in. great video sir.

@rocketlaunch99 6 жыл бұрын

canvids1 Wow must be a pretty handy skill

@todeswalzer123 6 жыл бұрын

That's some Jedi stuff

@seannutshell1427 6 жыл бұрын

So why do they build the clutch if people don't use them...it is a huge mistake not to use the clutch...you are forcing the gear.......

@xDecadence 6 жыл бұрын

You aren't forcing the gear. If you match the revs properly it goes in effortlessly. I've only been driving around 14 months, and about 10 of those were in an automatic. I only use the clutch for starting and coming to a stop. (Or if I have to slam on the brakes and don't have time to go down my gears) ... The clutch still has it's uses if you're going down hill too fast for the gear and you can't get it out using your RPMs. but, I can go hours without touching the clutch a single time.

@shadowfan982 6 жыл бұрын

Paul Martin dude you could grind your gears

@internetpolice1166 7 жыл бұрын

'Each (transmission) has it's own personality'....that's a perfect way to put it.

@johncothren6943 2 жыл бұрын

Feathering the throttle and using a thumb and index finger to shift, another facet of being cool on your stool! Excellent advice, you're an industry treasure, thank you for sharing the knowledge!

@adinicic4259 7 жыл бұрын

I had to learn how to drive manual shift when I went to truck school to get my class a cdl. About 90 percent of the time you are thinking about shifting, downshifting, clutch, rpm, and not to forget to split when you go higher.

@uranictomcat3373 7 жыл бұрын

I can't tell if this would drive me nuts on long hauls or be the only entertainment available

@grassblade63 2 жыл бұрын

"Relax", he says. Good advice! If I get my nerves frazzled by something, I can't shift worth a hoot, but if I stay calm and relaxed, like I'm on a Sunday drive, shifts go smooth as butter. BTW, I'm usually pulling very heavy loads (94,000-103,000) with a Series 60 and a 10 speed, so I don't have a bunch of power, or a bunch of gears to play with. Each shift has to be on the money.

@mikenagy938 Жыл бұрын

I'm no longer driving but when I did I drove every transmission out there. I want to present a case for automatics, you are always in the right gear, always in the power band, and you aren't even thinking about rpm or shift points. When I was training new drivers this was the thing they always had the hardest time mastering. With an automatic you never have to think about your gears, you can spend all your time watching the road ahead and avoiding accidents.

@Wabbajack21 5 жыл бұрын

im in my third week of CDL A school and i love that i understand what hes talking about

@mrgearheadfromhell 9 жыл бұрын

After 10 years working on heavy equipment I have transitioned back into trucks, they sure have changed since I started 30 years ago. Back in the day you either had a 855 Cummins or a 3406 Cat and the only Detroit out there was a two stroke. These guys I work with now don't even know what a two stroke Detroit is, I guess that's showin my age a bit. Now I'm learning all the emission crap and everything has road speed limiters set in the computers, what a pain in the hind parts, you can't even do the speed limit. So I'm also learning how to drive again to some extent, boy how I miss a big cam, we used to turn them up for guys running cross country. They could run 110 all day long with 80K on their back and blow smoke all the way. That was back when they made real diesel fuel. Now most everything only has a 10 speed, it's a wonder truckers make any miles. I never split the bottom half, usually just run the high side empty or bob tailing, I don't do much with trailers mostly power units, inframes, clutches and regen issues, every now and then they give me a brake job they need done right away I mostly do heavy line work.

@mrgearheadfromhell 8 жыл бұрын

Dan Cage Yes Detroit made a 53, 71 and 92 series two stroke engines. Nothing like the sound of a Detroit two stroke, and if it didn't burn a gallon of oil and leak a gallon of oil a day it wasn't running right. Back when I first started turning wrenches I worked for Central Florida Transit, I started out in the cab shop then moved over to coach buses. They had American Eagles and a few Belgium Eagles with Detroit's. They had just got a brand new MCI with a 6V92 twin turbo that was the shit. We used to take the smoke limiters off, it was a small piston with a linkage to the fuel control rack, it was held off by oil pressure to keep you from being able to go right to wide open. They would blow a trail of black smoke for a block or two, but they got on down the road, good times. That was back in the mid to late 80's.

@Apolloneek 7 жыл бұрын

oh man those big Cam Cummings where a sight to behold I saw one pulling a 110k logging and the Cam sound it was making was sweet music

@WobblePizza 7 жыл бұрын

I'm going to give this rant a 9/10

@Starkster50 7 жыл бұрын

Call me lame but I think that's cool.

@SmartTrucking 7 жыл бұрын

thanks, me too! Dave

@MezzoForte4 7 жыл бұрын

Same here. As someone who doesn't even know how to drive stick in any vehicle, I think shifting looks and is impressive. Sure would like to learn someday....

@ellenorbjornsdottir1166 7 жыл бұрын

If I have an 18 speed, and I am getting up to speed so fast I can't use all the speeds, should I have a shift line starting from a 2L of: 2L->4L->1M->3M->2H->4H, for example?

@joejudge8280 7 жыл бұрын

Jimmy you are lame.

@chrismorse3862 7 жыл бұрын

+Ellenor Malik no I don't think you go backwards in number(since if all ears were needed it goes (1-2-3-4-5L-5H-6L-6H-7L-7H-8L-8H), he is leaving the high-lo switch in a single position until cruising so basically he was going 1-2-3-4-5L-6L-7L-8Lthen hit the switch and let off throttle to go 8H and get 9 speeds fine for most loads and roads

@Mattwiistand 6 жыл бұрын

I just started driving an 18spd mated to a DD and it's been difficult learning the sweets spots when loaded with 70k+ especially when running up or down mountains it feels like I'm not doing it as efficiently as I could. This is my second week with the truck and it's getting better. I'm not forcing gears or grinding much, it's just a little more difficult than the 9spd or 10spd I'm used to driving.

@htboston 5 жыл бұрын

This guy treats his truck with more love and tenderness than urban guys treat their girlfriends with care

@codywilliams3697 7 жыл бұрын

This may be an older video but i love the interior of that truck man, very nice

@SmartTrucking 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cody! Dave

@FactorFinders 6 жыл бұрын

Shifting an 18 speed is a diffficult task! Great advice.

@ziptiesnbiasplies 7 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha. and buddy is swapping clutches every year. on the bright side his left leg will look like the hulks arm after a trip through a big city! keep on Billy big riggin bud!

@Dieselforever1 9 жыл бұрын

That Catepillar engine sounds just AMAZING! :D

@SmartTrucking 9 жыл бұрын

Daniel Driver Yea, she purrs real nice.;)

@future2300 7 жыл бұрын

i like the double clutching, such a smooth driving and then the sound of the v8

@teedot2007 10 жыл бұрын

Thank-you! Even with the same specifications, every truck shifts differently. Cut and dry, that's that. Don't beat yourself up if you are having trouble, as a new driver or whatever the circumstance. But do NOT hit our roads if you are unsure. I am 23 and grew up in the heavy transport world, I still went to a driving school to obtain a CDL. Ask any other driver that you meet any question or for any help you are in need of. It is a brotherhood, and unless they are totally crass and hardened individuals... They will help you as best they can. I hope I helped at least one future veteran driver. Cheers!

@stevencash1609 6 жыл бұрын

Not a trucker, I drive a ram 3500 dually, but these tips have helped me shift my 6 speed nv5600 transmission with a cummins engine in front of it better. The nv5600s really like to be double clutched or a slow single clutch movement. I've shifted without the clutch before but don't often, I've heard that it's bad for the syncros and due to the helical gears and not straight cut the clutch helps mesh everything together smoothly. Shifting smoothly also seems to net better mpgs.

@superhero-onstandby 8 жыл бұрын

everyone's all clutch this clutch that.. I only use it when I go from neutral to reverse or first ! any truck is easy to figure out. I've never had a problem

@billville111 8 жыл бұрын

+sanman . . . yea, me too. Never clutch it.

@keithmask9108 8 жыл бұрын

Sound like a rookie to me

@HalfCrazy520 6 жыл бұрын

Broke a clutch cable in my commuter car... drove it for 3 weeks without a clutch cable.

@riteload5715 9 жыл бұрын

That was cool that you took the time to do this video. I'm sure that along with many of the Drivers who have watched who already know how and/or do it differently, there were many who didn't know and this was helpful to them. But either way, taking the time to do it at all to possibly help someone out is generally very cool. Be Safe out there Drivers. Thanks for doing what you all do! Merry Christmas!

@christ6671 Жыл бұрын

I’ve driven trucks with many different types of transmissions. The Eaton fuller 18 speed is hands down my favorite.

@cody_janssen831 7 жыл бұрын

This is one of those videos you watch but will never need to know

@Alan_Page 7 жыл бұрын

Nobody who is starting out is never going to scrape a gear. A little of that won't hurt anything. The important thing is like he said not to try to force it. It looks harder than it is because you're thinking that people have to know the exact RPMs to do it, which they eventually pretty much do. But when you're starting out you can learn to just put easy pressure on the shifter as the RPMs are getting close and it will fall into gear at the right RPMs.

@hillboroughcourt2539 8 жыл бұрын

I passed my Z now I'm on to Class A training wooohhooo can't wait !!!

@kelseyrogers5515 7 жыл бұрын

That's a beautiful cockpit!

@napster1363 2 жыл бұрын

A true craftsman. Loves to teach and knows how to teach it. I’d love to have you for CDL A. Thank you for your kind lessons. See fam, life is about learning and then sharing that knowledge. THAT is gratifying AF.

@-God-Loves-Me- 6 жыл бұрын

2:30 this guy knows his shit!

@Zeviander 8 жыл бұрын

After over six months of truck driving experience I can say that the older trucks, especially those with CAT motors and 18-speeds are a dream to drive. The newer trucks, even those with manuals, are just a pain to drive. I had a 2013 Peterbilt 388 for a time with a 425 Paccar and 18-speed and it needed to be shifted between 1400 and 1600 rpm or it would lug the motor. Now I'm driving an 01 379 short hood with a 525 MBN CAT single turbo with an 18-speed, pulling close to 100,000 pounds up hills with little effort at all, and have a shift range between 1000 and 1600 rpm. Way more flexible and way more enjoyable to drive, since I don't have to "think" about the shift, just "feel" it. Those Paccar motors are more fuel efficient and mechanically reliable, but at what cost, really? Still love your videos Dave, and coming back to them after some time now I'm starting to realize I picked up quite a bit from you and other KZfaq truckers when I first got interested in getting into the industry. Thank you.

@SmartTrucking 8 жыл бұрын

+Zeviander Good to know. Glad you're getting some value from the videos. Any requests, be sure to post and we'll do our best.

@rimonshamon8607 10 жыл бұрын

I'm very excited I got my permit this morning and I'm going to trucking school this coming sunday. I can't wait to master the beast 😆

@ruffypoo 10 жыл бұрын

Congrats! Get some time under your belt and you can go anywhere

@mrmete 9 жыл бұрын

Rimon Shamon Ill be graduating on the 8th of Dec. I can not wait

@rimonshamon8607 9 жыл бұрын

Sea Tac Assassin best wishes my test to drive in 2 days

@mrmete 9 жыл бұрын

Rimon Shamon Same to you man keep me posted if you do not mind

@rimonshamon8607 9 жыл бұрын

Finallllllly I got my license

@maqabyah2 10 жыл бұрын

I drive a water tanker . its a 3700 gallon straight truck that pulls a 6000 gallon tanker on a dolly. Starting on a hill I usually split all the gears in low range and in high to make it over the hill fully loaded. Every truck drives different. Your right. You just have to take your time to learn the truck

@st1rjool 7 жыл бұрын

I have been driving for 10 years and had automated trucks.. I got a 18 speed truck since yesterday and I love it. Still need some practice for sure but I love it!!

@SmartTrucking 7 жыл бұрын

Gotta have a manual transmission to go trailer truckin. Dave

@chico11432 7 жыл бұрын

No no sir it's a big compliment on the way u explained and also I know you'll make a great teacher...god bless

@marxismisforfools 7 жыл бұрын

Makes it look easy,seamless! would be confusing as hell to me until I got used to it!

@nielswil 7 жыл бұрын

Nice cabin. Thanks for explaining.

@neil78b 10 жыл бұрын

It really takes quite a bit of practice to drive a manual properly. My uncle that has driving for 28 years and he can drive any truck perfectly, he said he didn't become proficient until around 5 years in, wow. He knows drivers that have been driving for 10 years and still don't shift correctly. This is why, Volvo, Mack and a few other trucks come standard as automated transmissions because they are finally at the point where they met or exceed the efficiency of a manual without the need to have drivers spend years getting it right. Soon, all trucks be automated and it will be rare to see manuals and ever rarer to see 18 speeds.

@batyinc6681 10 жыл бұрын

That's why I'll be purchasing a glider kit lol...I will never drive a automatic

@neil78b 10 жыл бұрын

Baty Inc You should also replace your computer with a typewriter...or even better, just use paper and pencil...

@batyinc6681 10 жыл бұрын

neil78b yes sir I'll do that right away! Such a great idea!

@neil78b 10 жыл бұрын

Bradley Griggs Then you don't need to be a mechanic if you can't handle working on a Auto Shift transmission, lol. Leave it to the younger smarter generation, looks like its time for you to retire old fellow.

@blablas4 10 жыл бұрын

#RoarRangers. will be around for a loooooongg time brother..

@SubaruWRXStiYamahaR6-AllGone 7 жыл бұрын

hey! a trucker on KZfaq who actually knows how to shift!

@adamrichmond3408 7 жыл бұрын

I drive an automatic Prius.

@user-kl5gm8nm6r 7 жыл бұрын

Adam Richmond you are tree hugging 🤗

@d3ath_shadow610 7 жыл бұрын

Adam Richmond can't say I've heard of a manual prius lol

@Gabriel.Gmoney444 7 жыл бұрын

Adam Richmond gay

@fatherrussia4152 7 жыл бұрын

impressive

@ellenorbjornsdottir1166 7 жыл бұрын

Priuses aren't automatic. They're single-speed.

@angrytimventura6504 8 жыл бұрын

Being a young bloke i always tended to want to rush through the gears.especially metropol work.stop start at the lights.but realise how much that takes out of you over the course of the day.Mindset is important.Relaxed now that i am older and my understanding of life, Driving has become smooth and quite rewarding.All i gotta deal with now is listening to the heartbreak on channel 40.ha ha. world owes me a living crap the ferrel truckys love to dish out.

@borkasiamese4617 9 жыл бұрын

It was very interesting and helpful. Thanks a lot!

@drdoutdoors1603 6 жыл бұрын

The hardest thing driving a truck to me is double clutching, and your doing it flawlessly! I can't do it so I just float all the time. I just can't get the double clutching down at all. Nice smooth shifting!!

@blackdog1960les 8 жыл бұрын

I have a 18 --- but call it what it is --- a glorified 13 speed

@canadahotshot2728 9 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the time you took to make this video.

@jimmybaggs5342 7 жыл бұрын

I'm in a different and reasonably high-paying profession, but I wish I could get a job driving these part time, like 1-2 days a week.

@arshdhillon4871 6 жыл бұрын

Jimmy Baggs so , what high paying profession are you into ?

@deerobinson8508 6 жыл бұрын

These wheels don't turn for chump change that's for sure.

@journeyintotheunknown8815 9 жыл бұрын

Great info, thanks for sharing!

@alejandrotrombono6234 7 жыл бұрын

I must say this, I am not a truck driver but I love this video. I learned something new today.

@SmartTrucking 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alex! And thanks for watching! Dave

@grantdobson3226 7 жыл бұрын

Andy Bodnar, you may have misunderstood the intent of my post. Yes I do know my shit, but a lot of drivers/steerer, have not been taught well on all aspects of engine and driveline management otherwise you wouldn't see comments on these videos like "why are you using the clutch to change gear" and "you have to go through all the gears in the box" I have years of driving experience on the RTLO 18 speed box and I say it is the best box in the world. One of the main reasons I say this is because of the ability to change fewer gears. Sometimes as few as four changes to get up to highway speed if light and some down slope. I am from New Zealand and for most of the driving conditions over there, it is not practical to try and change gear without the clutch as you can not neutralise the load on the driveline to get the box out of the gear that you are in. Sometimes when having a bad day you end up stopped on the hill because you cannot change gears quick enough. Just to finish off, this guy in the video is saying and doing things correctly so thanks to him and keep up the good work.

@tbok75 10 жыл бұрын

I had to shuttle a KW sleeper rig to one of our yards at a different terminal. I thought the truck had issues cuz it'd go no faster than 55... I later found out what that lil red switch was for. I had more gears to play with. Haha I've been driving 12yrs but my exp with different brands of tractors has been limited to Freightliner, International and Sterling daycabs being a company driver.

@dancarson4794 7 жыл бұрын

to me, this video just shows ME how YOU shift. it doesn't tell me what you are looking for, when you are shifting. I put an aweful lot more into my instruction when I am teaching. Your experience with shifting makes it look so simple, and students become very frustrated when they cannot shift like that. Yes with time they will get it, but when you explain the fundamentals of shifting, they will pick it up soooo much faster.

@stereotypeofficialprofessor.k 7 жыл бұрын

Great Video!

@appelmannen 8 жыл бұрын

Very good teaching! 😀👍

@WhiteBoyEst1994 6 жыл бұрын

I like splitting the high side makes for a smooth ride I wont split the low 4

@MrLortab10 10 жыл бұрын

Good tips.I have to guess you have driven twin stick transmissions.I took my A test in an R-mod Mack,Triplex trans in 1978.Went otr enough to know I wanted to stay closer to home.Worked at a County hiway dept for 32 years in minnesota.There was plenty of whiteknuckle moments,no accidents,close calls for sure.Your videos are good,good info.Take care

@SmartTrucking 10 жыл бұрын

Glad you are getting some benefit from the videos. White knuckle moments.... LOL.... I hear you there!

@mr.heineken5770 9 жыл бұрын

Awesome, very knowledgeable....like it a lot. Good job, keep it up.

@petroldevo9934 5 жыл бұрын

I worked for Presley Peter built and it was fun driving trucks.

@herogamer5544 7 жыл бұрын

My company kept me on a manual for three months before they finally gave up on me learning how to drive one. Now I drive an automatic rig. I told them when I started I wanted an automatic but it took three months to force them to give me one.

@BladeRunner-td8be 5 жыл бұрын

I know this guy has a lot of experience and it surprised the hell out of me to see him using the clutch. 20 years experience here and been shifting without a clutch for all but my first month. It's the only way to shift if you're a truck driver in my opinion.

@gm16v149 7 жыл бұрын

For an experienced driver I'm surprised you're using the clutch!

@EmpyreanLightASMR 8 жыл бұрын

Very cool, always wanted to know how an 18-wheeler shifts.

@LargeCarAce 10 жыл бұрын

I've been shifting for many years, I know the " Sweet Spot " ...Trucks and the women.. Great Video Bruh. Cheers

@nuothe11th 7 жыл бұрын

This driver uses the term "Splitter" when he means "range selector" Splitter = Split between "L" and "H" on a given number. Range Selector = Change the Range of the H on the shifter....ie from 1-2-3-4 to 5-6-7-8. So at the beginning he shifts to 4L, then Range Selects up to 5L (not "splits") Then at the end in 8L, he correctly uses the word "splits" to describe reaching "top gear" aka 8H aka 18th Gear.

@michaeldcarson4894 6 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your videos

@TheDepreys 8 жыл бұрын

im still learning how to drive my 10 speed! rockwell ... volvo truck! I pull my rv with it! thanks for the tips.. im just now starting to float the gears still trying ..

@southjerseysound7340 8 жыл бұрын

most guys just float going up so besides the few super truckers full of bs dont worry about going down too much ;)

@normanott644 9 жыл бұрын

I was told 45 years ago not to use the clutch, only to start or stop. Don't need to know how to shift anymore anyhow with all the new drivers using auto shift, and auto everything else.

@1500chessie 10 жыл бұрын

Funny to see it shiting is the same as here in Europa.Driving a MAN TGA 350 and has the same switch in front of the poke for splitting and left side for splitting again in high for the highway.As you say i wants shifting slow at 1200 rpms.Nice vid,thanks.

@jcacosta100 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video. I liked your tone and how to enjoy your vehicle

@jtlpwilliem 9 жыл бұрын

Wow, gained alot of respect for you truck driving guys and girls. Seems like a lot of work, how yall put up with rude car drivers I don't know lol.

@SmartTrucking 9 жыл бұрын

JustCruisin We put up with it, but sure don't like it. (Dave)

@rogermoore27 6 жыл бұрын

Very good. I liked your articulation

@Thomas1980 6 жыл бұрын

great video!

@chico11432 7 жыл бұрын

Great video great teacher n the way u explained how to gear up n gear down,your normal and I wish I had u as a teacher on learning how to shift god bless

@luismalaspina1565 10 жыл бұрын

I love the inside of your truck, you obviously look after it

@SmartTrucking 10 жыл бұрын

It's a priority for some, not everyone.

@SmartTrucking 10 жыл бұрын

;)

@marleymartinez2083 8 жыл бұрын

thanks for the tips...

@Joesdifferent 4 жыл бұрын

Love it great video

@awesomekitty89 9 жыл бұрын

Love your quote. "Each truck has different personality"

@chrisloomis469 9 жыл бұрын

Not really a quote, its the dead truth. Every truck has a personality of its own. What may be completely normal in kne truck maybe something else in a different one. We have all volvos in the fleet I drive for, and the same model, no two trucks are the same. Maybe it has to do with who drove the truck before me. And their skill level, however every time I get into a different truck, it takes a little bit to figure it out.

@jonathansporcic4558 9 жыл бұрын

+Chris Loomis Agree with you 100%, I think its the driver before I get to it, my wife says how can you shift them gears without grinding them, i say baby its easy......

@Brock_Landers 7 жыл бұрын

I drove 10 and 13 speed wireline trucks in the oilfield and you're absolutely right, no two trucks shift the same, they're all different. Driving up the hills and mountains in West Virginia and Pennsylvania in a 26 ton telescopic boom truck with a 275 horse Cummins is not fun. Thanks for the insight!

@SmartTrucking 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting! Take care. Dave

@NSixtyFour 7 жыл бұрын

Robert Keeton do you have any advice for driving novice looking to get a cdl? I applied for an oil field job and there is a very high chance I will need to learn to drive a truck

@Brock_Landers 7 жыл бұрын

NSixtyFour The best advice I can give you is to study that manual and get as many hours behind the wheel as you can before going to take your test. It's not going to be easy, but nothing worthwhile is. Practice is going to be your best friend.

@NSixtyFour 7 жыл бұрын

Robert Keeton thanks a million sir.

@g41thomas 7 жыл бұрын

You are such nice manner gentlemen and great educator. Please make us more video. I learned a lot from you....thank you sir

@SmartTrucking 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Dave

@SP4Parks 3 жыл бұрын

I like the plain ole fuller 10 speed , after all is said and done & by passing the extra gears on a 13 , 15 & 18 I think that is the point I'm making. Like yourself I have driven all of those & a couple of old Duplexes along the way but I'm not so blind to know Heavy Loads require different applications. Keep on Truckin Driver.

@SurvivalGames1 7 жыл бұрын

this truck looks so noble

@1voyher1 8 жыл бұрын

thank you from downunder not a truckie but enjoyed that - yes i miss my work 5 speed manual toyota utility, got so i could do just about anything with it - even get bogged ! haha

@bkkgringo4433 8 жыл бұрын

That sure is sweet how you hold your foot on the clutch pedal. You must like changing throwout bearings.

@SmartTrucking 8 жыл бұрын

+BKKGringo Never had to change one, my foot is not resting on the clutch pedal. Dave

@bkkgringo4433 8 жыл бұрын

+Smart-Trucking.com wow never a throwout bearing during the life of a truck that's amazing.

@bkkgringo4433 8 жыл бұрын

+Smart-Trucking.com I know you're a good guy Dave, really appreciated the truth about low pay vid, been telling that tale about pay going backwards for years myself.

@ariturbo4094 2 жыл бұрын

Good teacher great tutorial,,,, keep posting Sir?

@jackvisser8516 7 жыл бұрын

1H-3L-4H-6L-7L-7H-8L-8H is possible with a 63500kg road train, 8 gears is all you need on the prairies, 9depending on wind and weather of course) but when you're empty, you can do with 4 or 5 (3L-4H-6L-7H-8H or "DOGLEG L-6L-7H-8H when Bobtailing)

@crxtfr 10 жыл бұрын

Good advice on shifting!!!

@SmartTrucking 10 жыл бұрын

;)

@johnanderson3865 9 жыл бұрын

I recently started learning to drive a Class 1 vehicle (semi) and the Volvo used by the driving school has 18 gears. I was shown several ways to go smoothly through gears and one of the methods taught is to shift up and down without using the clutch.

@DarrenBoss1984 9 жыл бұрын

+John Anderson I'd like to try that but I don't have the balls yet :D

@bSmartPR 8 жыл бұрын

+Darren Boss It's pretty simple dude you only have to know your engine rpm range to safely do it.

@dmanalang9037 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the detailed explanation, I did not know they were split.

@vincentknox5737 10 жыл бұрын

Great stuff,real heads-up on just about everything.......

@SmartTrucking 10 жыл бұрын

Vincent Knox Hope you found something useful, Vincent.

@christianliving8454 6 жыл бұрын

Cool video. Someday, I hope to be a trucker as well.

@erahelp 7 жыл бұрын

very well said.

@jasonswift7098 8 жыл бұрын

at 1:00 he did not split it at all! he just went from low range to high range! the splitter is the grey button in the side of the gear lever that is operated by your thumb.

@robertrssylvester6435 8 жыл бұрын

he did ..i think there are two splitters..if u listen carefully u hear the clicking sound..the first spilt is done by using the middle and ring finger on the lever under the shift nob..the second split is done by the thumb on the side of the nob..i think I'm just learning

@miller7759 8 жыл бұрын

+Rob1 Alpha Unruly....He only split 9th into high.

@robertrssylvester6435 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@mornedevilliers4291 9 жыл бұрын

Hi, I meen no disrespect but I worked in the USA for six months and from what I experienced with your laws about the amount of hours you have to sleep after a certain amount of working hours, you guys are very lucky. Im from south africa and my dad is a trucker over here and we dont havr these laws and because of that we get between 3 and 4 hours sleep per day . Again I meen no disrespect but youbguys must know how lucky you are. Cheers

@SmartTrucking 9 жыл бұрын

Morne De Villiers we all used to run that way here too, but the gov't. intervened and that was good. What didn't happen here though was when we lost those working hours no one wanted to compensate us for the lost pay. dave

@nlochner3 8 жыл бұрын

I like what you said pretty good advice

@farmingandmercedesbenz4140 7 жыл бұрын

Take your time thats the best advice to shift without clutch

@customhitcher 8 жыл бұрын

Love your videos, really need one on twin trannys loike a 5 and 4 or 5 and 5 and how to shift both with no clutch. I use to be able to out shift anyone with single stick,never could out do the auto. Reitred not,but have not forgotten. Thank you Sir for memorys.

@douglaspaltridge4202 7 жыл бұрын

great video to watch

@SmartTrucking 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Dave

@SharksRule86 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome! It's really sad that by next year, all the trucks will be automatics :(

@hendrikAU 9 жыл бұрын

Just a couple of things, what you are are talking about is the range (hence roadranger) shift, an 18 speed has two ranges, low range and high range. It also has a splitter that splits every gear in two (including low and reverse). Essentially you use the H pattern only in normal driving and depending on load and spec you may not have to split any gears. However if you are driving a heavy load or starting up a hill you would use low gear (which is not in the H pattern) and then split it to maintain engine rpm and stay in the torque band. So it's low direct, split into low over drive, then split and shift into first direct and then split into first overdrive and so on until your'e in 8th overdrive. When you go from 4th over to 5th direct you have to both do the split and shift the range. Once you done this for a while you don't even think about it anymore and yeah you should use the clutch to shift gears, if done right there will be minimal wear on the clutch but a poor change without the clutch can damage the box.

@hendrikAU 9 жыл бұрын

***** IF YOU DO IT RIGHT those are the key words and I think there is a synchro ring on the splitter from memory. Most clutch wear comes from starting off, usually in too high a gear. When you see em hopping you know the clutch is slipping.

@ryandunne7558 9 жыл бұрын

I don't think it really matters what they do in America or Europe it's not like they really put the trucks to work and haul any decent loads haha